Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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The Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary Medicine program is designed for students desiring a degree in Animal Science prior to entering a college of veterinary medicine or those students with a Veterinary Medicine degree who also desire a degree in Animal Science.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency Exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (17 semester credit hours)

AGRI 1020/1021♦ - Introduction to Animal Science (4 hrs.)
BIOL 1110♦ - General Biology I Lecture (3 hrs.)
BIOL 1111♦ - General Biology I Lab (1 hr.)
ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
MATH 1630♦ - Finite Mathematics (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)

AGRM 2140/2141♦ - Farm Animal Health and Management Practices (4 hrs.)
BIOL 1120♦ - General Biology II Lecture (3 hrs.)
BIOL 1121♦ - General Biology II Lab (1 hr.)
ENGL 1020♦ - Composition II (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (14 semester credit hours)

AGRI 1050/1051♦ - Introduction to Soil Science (4 hrs.)
CHEM 1110♦ - General Chemistry I (3 hrs.)
CHEM 1111♦ - General Chemistry I Lab (1 hr.)
HIST 1110♦ - Survey of World Civilization I (3 hrs.)
PHIL 1030♦ - Human Nature and Life (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

HIST 1120♦ - Survey of World Civilization II
1 General Elective (3 hrs.)²

1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Humanities Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Literature Elective (3 hrs.)

Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (17 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (14 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

History (6 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60